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P287 YWX

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 YWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 70,522 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 70,505 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,955 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,955 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 66,271 miles

Front Tyre Cracking On Side Wall

Pass 21 May 2018 63,935 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,935 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,935 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play LOWER DOG LEG (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,935 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play LOWER DOG LEG (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

fuel tank slightly loose at front mounting

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,116 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,115 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,267 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 20,728 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,629 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P287 YWX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,237 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P287 YWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P287 YWX registered?

P287 YWX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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